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VFX Artist Reveals the Hidden Yet Innovative Visual Effects in ‘Star Wars’ and Other SciFi Movies
Todd Vaziri of ILM spoke with Vanity Fair about the hidden yet innovative visual effects of "Star Wars" and other science fiction movies.

Jemaine Clement Helps Matt Berry Learn How to Play the Orchid Chord-Generating Synthesizer
Matt Berry, with the help of narrator Jemaine Clement, learned how to play the Orchid, a digital chord-generating synthesizer.
The Most Popular Horror Films of the 1980s
Rhetty for History took a look at the 12 most popular horror films of the 1980s, giving a short synopsis of each movie.

Pasta Chef Creates Ravioli in the Perfect Shape of a Classic Le Creuset Casserole Dish
Zielonka utilized his exceptional pasta-making skills to create ravioli in the shape of the classic dark blue Le Creuset casserole dish.

The World’s Deadliest Foods
Weird History Food cautioned viewers about the world's most deadly foods that are only safe for consumption if prepared properly.

How the Gripper ‘Hand’ on the Boston Dynamics Atlas Humanoid Robot Has Evolved Over Time
Boston Dynamics explained how the gripper "hand" has evolved between different generations of their Atlas humanoid robot.

Fascinating Facts About Maps
Mike Estrin of List 25 shared several fascinating facts about maps, noting that no map can be perfectly accurate for various reasons.

Protective Cockatoo Refuses to Let Wife Get Close to Her Husband
A rescued cockatoo named Charlie Junior is so protective that he will not allow his human's wife to go anywhere near her husband.

How Pedal Points and Eighth Notes Build a Sense of Impending Doom in the Opening Riff of ‘Crazy Train’
12Tone dove deep into the Ozzy Osbourne song "Crazy Train", noting how the structure of the opening creates a sense of impending doom.

Adorable Dog Doesn’t Let His Excitement-Induced Narcolepsy Keep Him From Enjoying Life
An adorable doodle with narcolepsy that strikes whenever he is happy or excited doesn't let it stop him from enjoying life.
